Month: November 2017

In the 18th century, Thomas Birch a keeper of books at the British Museum, was a keen fisherman who devised an unusual way of disguising his intentions. Dressed as a…

In 1937, Gandar Dower introduced cheetah racing into England as an exciting alternative to greyhounds. He imported 8 cats and staged highly publicized events at Romford and Haringey. He had…

In 1832, Dennis Collins an able seaman who had lose a leg at the battle of Trafalgar, limped 21 miles from London to Ascot, where he attended the races and…

In the 18th century, Thomas Birch a keeper of books at the British Museum, was a keen fisherman who devised an unusual way of disguising his intentions. Dressed as a…

On 21st May 1827 at Harefield Common, near Rickmansworth, farmer Francis Trumper and his sheepdog, ‘Cooper’, challenged ‘two gentlemen of Middlesex’ to a game of cricket, and defeated them. Cooper,…

In the early 18th century Francis Waring was vicar of Heybridge in Essex. He liked to get through a service as quickly as possible. Having set up a small clock…

In Preston Park there is a tank. Relic of the Battle of Cambrai. Its rusty treads loom over, Threatening. I play with Army buttons, Unwind some tattered puttees. On corners…

On 21st May 1827 at Harefield Common, near Rickmansworth, farmer Francis Trumper and his sheepdog, ‘Cooper’, challenged ‘two gentlemen of Middlesex’ to a game of cricket, and defeated them. Cooper,…

In the early 18th century Francis Waring was vicar of Heybridge in Essex. He liked to get through a service as quickly as possible. Having set up a small clock…

In Preston Park there is a tank. Relic of the Battle of Cambrai. Its rusty treads loom over, Threatening. I play with Army buttons, Unwind some tattered puttees. On corners…